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International team wins $2 million research grant
Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 11:46 am | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury Professor Rick Millane is one of an international team of researchers that has been awarded a NZ$2 million research grant by the Human Frontier Science Program to develop a novel method for imaging individual biomolecules with ... More >>
University building a timber-technology first for NZ
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 12:26 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury has signed a contract with Dominion Constructors for a state-of-the-art building in the University’s new Science precinct that will push the boundaries of multi-storey timber-framed construction in New Zealand. More >>
Non-invasive joint implant diagnostics – the missing link
Friday, 28 April 2017, 12:27 pm | University of Canterbury
Research on early detection of wear and tear of hip joint implants is set to make significant new progress following an infusion of funding. More >>
Working together to improve risk assessment
Monday, 24 April 2017, 4:25 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) research is paving the way towards improved accuracy in risk assessment and better informed treatment approaches to ultimately contribute to reducing harmful sexual behaviour in the community. More >>
University of Canterbury flies high in new partnership
Friday, 21 April 2017, 2:16 pm | University of Canterbury
Asia’s largest airline has joined the University of Canterbury (UC) in a new partnership which will benefit Tekapo and the Mackenzie District. More >>
‘Brain fingerprinting’ has crime-solving potential for NZ
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 11:22 am | University of Canterbury
Forensic brainwave analysis – or ‘brain fingerprinting’ – could add a revolutionary new dimension to criminal investigations in New Zealand, a NZ Law Foundation-backed research project led by the University of Canterbury has found. More >>
UC Pro-Vice-Chancellor wins international geospatial award
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 4:41 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury’s College of Science Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wendy Lawson has won the Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards (APSEA) Professional of the Year 2016 award. More >>
Canterbury student wins 2017 New Zealand Youth Award
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 4:45 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury (UC) student Wesley Mauafu is the recipient of a 2017 New Zealand Youth Award. More >>
UC awards three new honorary doctorates
Monday, 10 April 2017, 3:08 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury will award honorary doctorates in its upcoming April Graduation ceremonies to three illustrious alumni who have made a difference locally and globally. More >>
Bioengineering aids recovery for swallowing disorders
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 1:44 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury researchers at the Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and Research have revealed an innovative new treatment for people with swallowing impairments. More >>
Ground-breaking project to boost Christchurch whitebait
Monday, 3 April 2017, 2:03 pm | University of Canterbury
A large-scale initiative to help identify and improve īnaka (whitebait) spawning areas on Ōtautahi Christchurch waterways in the post-earthquake environment has attracted considerable community support. More >>
Why matter still matters for digital-age workers
Monday, 27 March 2017, 1:10 pm | University of Canterbury
The world of work and the experiences people have at work have changed radically as digital tools and online ways of working have become more prevalent. More >>
Making children proud to be Great KIWI learners
Friday, 24 March 2017, 12:10 pm | University of Canterbury
Measuring children’s progress in New Zealand schools has just become a bit more distinctly and competitively KIWI. More >>
Beware of Centaurs (and others) Bearing Rocks
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 10:14 am | University of Canterbury
An upcoming University of Canterbury public guest lecture, Beware of Centaurs (and others) Bearing Rocks, has been thousands of years in the making. More >>
UC earthquake researcher receives PM’s science honour
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 4:49 pm | University of Canterbury
A University of Canterbury professor leading worldwide research into the effects of ground-shaking caused by earthquakes has been presented with one of New Zealand’s top science prizes. More >>
UC Eco-marathon team wins international design award
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 2:52 pm | University of Canterbury
A little red, fully recyclable eco-car designed and built by University of Canterbury students has won a major international design excellence award in New Zealand’s first entry into the competition. More >>
UC students discover native birds thriving on Ilam campus
Friday, 17 March 2017, 1:18 pm | University of Canterbury
A chance discovery and a new survey by University of Canterbury students have shown that both the range and abundance of native bird species have increased at the university’s Ilam campus almost 500 per cent in the last 26 years. More >>
Learning from recent earthquakes
Friday, 10 March 2017, 4:43 pm | University of Canterbury
After the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Canterbury on 4 September 2010, most media reports initially claimed that no lives had been lost. In fact, this first earthquake killed at least 3000 chickens, eight cows, one dog, a lemur and 150 aquarium fish, ... More >>
University of Canterbury student numbers increase for 2017
Friday, 10 March 2017, 2:18 pm | University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury campus is booming once again, reflecting the increase in enrolments to attend UC in 2017, with an especially significant rise in international students. More >>
3D-design experts to show students imagination is the limit
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 2:52 pm | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury 3D printing and scanning experts are keen to show high-school pupils that with modern technology the only limit is your imagination. More >>
